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Lengthy letter from the Indians to the Secretary of War... Recruitment ad for the U.S. military...
Item #632728
July 24, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 24, 1799
* Early Native Americans
* Military recruitment ad
The front page has: "Indian Talk, Of the Western Nations to the Secretary at War" which is a very lengthy letter concerning relations with the U.S. government, signed in type by several of the Indians (see).
The back page has a very nice recruitment ad... See More
1799 Walpole, New Hampshire...
Item #645712
July 29, 1799
FARMERS' MUSEUM OR LAY PREACHER'S GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, July 29, 1799
* Heraldic eagle masthead
Page 2 has an article: "Assassination of the French Deputies" which begins: "After the rivers of blood through which the prime agents of the French Revolution have waded; & the sacrifices made in the great slaughter house by the guillotine, the drownings... See More
Letter from the French ambassador...
Item #566671
July 31, 1799
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, July 31, 1799
* Letter from the French ambassador
* Rare 18th century American title from Connecticut
This issue has much content on the troubles in France, with most of the front page taken up with a letter from the French ambassador to the United States, and most of pg. 2 taken up with reports from the "Council of Five Hundred" and t... See More
Much detail on a trial for desertion... Speech to the Indians...
Item #632756
July 31, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 31, 1799
* 18th century American title
Page 3 has an uncommonly lengthy account of the: "Trial & Execution of Joseph Persons, For Desertion", the report taking a full column. The back page has the: "Speech of the Secretary at War to the Chiefs & Warriors of the Poutewatamy, Ottewa, and Chippewa Nations&quo... See More
A tornado described and illustrated...
Item #640634
August 1, 1799
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, August, 1799 Included is a very interesting letter taking nearly half a page which describes the "phenomenon" of what we consider a relative common cyclone, or tornado. But apparently at the time, in England, such events were almost unknown. Interesting reading as the eye-witness describes the tornado (see). Adjacent to it is a full page plate... See More
Launch of the U.S. brig President Adams...
Item #632757
August 7, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 7, 1799 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Robespierre--The Detested", the famous name from the French Revolution. A pg. 2 item from Pittsburgh has: "A new brig, the property of the United States, called President Adams, was launched on Rouge River, six miles from Detroit...She carries 18 guns & is remarkably hand... See More
Commodore Truxton has resigned...
Item #645434
August 19, 1799
FARMER'S MUSEUM OR LAY PREACHER'S GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, Aug. 19, 1799 Pages 1 & 2 have a lengthy: "Biography" of: "Lord Nelson". Much of page 2 is taken up with: "Foreign Intelligence" and the war in Europe, one report headed: "Army of the Danube". A very brief item on pg. 3 notes: "Commodore Truxton, it is said, has resigne... See More
Three John Adams script signatures on the front page...
Item #603499
August 21, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 21, 1799 Close to half of the front page it taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams (see). The first concerning: "...regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen."
Four pages, never bound... See More
Item #629196
September 1, 1799
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, September, 1799 A generic issue with no content with writing about. Includes both of the plates called for.
Complete in 96 pages, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting unt... See More
The first Boon Island beacon...
Item #652037
September 7, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1799
* Very 1st Boon Island beacon
* President John Adams act
Most of the front page middle columns are taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams (see). One is to erect a beacon on Boon Island. Wikipedia notes on its Boon Island page: "...In 1799 the first day marker and the station itself we... See More
Buonaparte has lost the confidence of his army...
Item #644702
September 11, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 11, 1799 Inside has much on the war in Europe including: "Army of Italy" "Army of the Danube" and other datelines from Vienna, Zurich, London, etc. Pg. 3 has: "Latest News of Buonaparte in Egypt" which includes: "...Buonaparte has lost the confidence of his army, who are very discontented...". ... See More
By the famed printer Isaiah Thomas...
Item #662855
September 18, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 18, 1799 Most of pages 1 and 2 are taken up with reports from Europe, while page 3 has some reports from Winchester, Virginia; New York, and Boston. Many ads, including three illustrated house ads.
Four pages, nice condition.
A post rider quits the business...
Item #653502
September 23, 1799
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 23, 1799 Page 2 has an interesting illustrated ad for a "Post Rider from Hartford to Litchfield" who will be quitting the business, this being his formal notice (see). Page 3 has reporting on the Napoleonic Wars in Europe & includes a letter signed in type: Buonaparte.
Four pages, nice condition.
The Napoleonic War: Bonaparte in Egypt...
Item #653375
September 25, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 25, 1799
* From the year of George Washington's death
Page 3 has: "Military Exhibition" and "Talleyrand". Page 2 has an account: "...respecting the siege of the town of Acre by the army of Buonaparte". Then a letter signed in type: Buonaparte, to the Ghezar Pacha beginning: "Since my ... See More
Drs. Josephly Priestley leaves America for England...
Item #629197
October 1, 1799
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1799 Included is an interesting article on the famed Dr. Joseph Priestley (see hyperlink), which includes: "The announce of Dr. .Priestley's intended return to Great Britain, after his little trip to America, will, of course, excite some degree of astonishment on this side of the water...Dr. Priestley at that time certainly did not app... See More
18th Century issue from New Haven...
Item #622842
October 2, 1799
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Connecticut, October 2, 1799 Page 2 has a report headed "India" which begins: "War has commenced between the English and Tippoo...".
Page 3 has an ad: "Runaway from the subscriber...for the 4th time, an indented apprentice...".
The bkpg. has an ad: "Ten Dollars Reward" for a deserted soldier (see).
Four pages, never b... See More
Appropriations for the support of the military in 1799...
Item #662043
October 2, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799
* Military support act
* President John Adams
The front page has: "An ACT making appropriations for the support of the military establishment, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine...", signed in script type: John Adams. There is also: "An ACT vesting the power of retaliation, in certain cases, in the President... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #662149
October 9, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 9, 1799
* Alexander Hamilton during Quasi-War
Page 3 has a report concerning the construction of a light house at Shell Castle and at Cape Hatteras (see). Also reports from New York, Pittsfield, Worcester, Boston and Lexington.
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are... See More
"Harry the EIghth" Playing Cards...
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #643002
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799
* Two President John Adams script signatures
* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards
* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital
* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for ... See More
Troubling relations between the United States and France...
Item #629198
November 1, 1799
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1799 Under: "Review of New Publications nearly 4 pages are taken up with: "A Short Account of the Principal Proceedings of Congress...& a Sketch of the State of Affairs Between the United States and France in July, 1798". It begins: "The short account of the exertions, both defensive and offensive of the American States... See More
William Henry Harrison....
Item #208780
November 13, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1799 A page 2 report states: "Captain William Henry Harrison is chosen delegate to Congress, from the North Western Territory. Capt. H. is a very respectable gentleman, and of course, a friend to government." Occasional foxing otherwise in good condition.
Early ad for playing cards... Runaway indented apprentice...
Item #642999
November 20, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 20, 1799
* Very early playing cards
* Backgammon boards
The back page includes many ads, two of which are very early ads for "Playing Cards", being Henry the Eighth, Columbian brand cards and backgammon boards. A few other particulars as noted in the ads (see photos).
News of the day. Complete in 4 pages, a little spine we
... See More
* Very early playing cards
* Backgammon boards
The back page includes many ads, two of which are very early ads for "Playing Cards", being Henry the Eighth, Columbian brand cards and backgammon boards. A few other particulars as noted in the ads (see photos).
News of the day. Complete in 4 pages, a little spine we
Analyzing the sneeze...
Item #629228
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, December, 1799 Among the many articles is a very curious one: "A Dissertation on Sneezing: Custom of Blessing Those who Sneeze - Its practical Utility" which takes several pages. Various news reports as well, mostly concerning England.Included are both plates called for, one of which shows a castle (see).
Complete in 86 pages, full ti... See More
Spain declares war on Russia in 1799...
Item #630994
December 7, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL AND MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, December 7, 1799
* Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia
The front page has in column 2, "Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia," followed by considerable text. Additional supporting articles are found on both the front page and within the issue (see im... See More
Death of George Washington with an engraving of his coffin...
Item #637876
December 28, 1799
THE SPECTATOR, New York, Dec. 28, 1799
* President George Washington's death
* Historic 1st report (rare)
The front page begins with a nice letter from "The Senate...To the President of the United States" noting that they wish: "...to express to you their deep regret for the loss their country sustains in the death of General George Washington..." with much mor... See More
Washington's death: a first report...
Item #662270
December 30, 1799
FARMERS' MUSEUM OR LAY PREACHER'S GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, Dec. 30, 1799
* George Washington death (1st report)
* Historic & Highly sought item
Reports on the death of Washington remain among the more desired, and scarce, newspapers of the post-Revolutionary War era. Rarely have we been able to offer a first report: this is one.
Page 3 has a report taking over hal... See More
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